The Belgian government has launched MyGov.be as an official alternative to digital authentication app ItsMe for logging in to public service websites. The MyGov.be app, a digital wallet launched by the Belgian federal government in 2024, now allows residents to log in to public websites such as...

The closest railway station to Pairi Daiza animal park is to be moved to make rail access to the popular Walloon attraction easier. Pairi Daiza attracts more than 2.5 million visitors each year, but accessing the botanical park and zoo by train has been difficult, with the entrance located at a 15-...

Humus x Hortense, a vegetable-based restaurant located near Place Flagey in Ixelles, has been placed within the top 10 of a world ranking of vegetable restaurants at the We're Smart Awards 2025. The Michelin-starred restaurant specialises in creative natural vegan dishes using botanical research...

After 542 days and counting without a government, the Brussels region has broken Belgium’s 2011 record for the longest period without a government at 541 days. Politicians have yet to sort through the deep political impasse resulting from the last election, citing persistent disagreements between...

A railway station cat in Jette has been listed as a landmark on Google Maps, achieving a rating of 4.9 out of five stars with more than 50 reviews from users. The grey and white cat, frequently spotted at the station, has become somewhat of a tourist attraction, Bruzz reports. “A very cute cat,...

Federal health minister Frank Vandenbroucke (Vooruit) wants to ban all flavours for e-cigarettes, commonly known as vapes, except tobacco. He is looking to propose a ban to this effect to the government as soon as possible. “We must protect our children and prevent a new generation from becoming...

Municipal staff in Saint-Josse-ten-Noode are planning to strike later this month following an information meeting held by trade unions on the financial situation in the Brussels commune. “We are starting with a one-day strike, but there may be more days to follow,” said Maxime Nys, trade unionist...

The Marbotin neighbourhood in the Brussels municipality of Schaerbeek will be designated a "hotspot" in the fight against drug-related violence from January 2026 onwards. This means the area around Rue Adolphe Marbotin will receive a coordinated approach to tackling drugs, according to an...

Brussels has established itself as a vibrant hub for contemporary art, not only in Europe but also internationally. Artists, galleries, art centres, art schools and a raft of new spaces and initiative all contribute to a constantly evolving landscape. To offer a panoramic and up-to-date overview,...